The tariff classification of diamond and gold or platinum jewelry from India.

NY E82256 July 22, 1999 CLA-2-71:RR:NC:SP:233 E82256 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 7113.19.5000 Mr. Steve Enderson W.J. Byrnes & Co. 100 Rollins Road Millbrae, CA 94030 RE: The tariff classification of diamond and gold or platinum jewelry from India. Dear Mr. Enderson: In your letter dated June 29, 1999, on behalf of Richa Creations, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted photographs depict various types of diamond studded jewelry. The articles are diamond slides, diamond earrings, diamond rings and diamond bracelets. The diamonds are natural and the metal used is either gold, white gold or, in some cases, platinum. Your photographs are being returned as requested. The applicable subheading for the diamond and gold or platinum jewelry will be 7113.19.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for articles of jewelry and parts thereof, of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal: of other precious metal, whether or not plated or clad with precious metal: other: other. The rate of duty will be 5.5 percent ad valorem. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Lawrence Mushinske at 212-637-7061. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division